Russia was informed about US strikes in Syria : Kremlin

Russia was informed about forthcoming US strikes in Syria over existing communication channels. However, "nobody called [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said.


"Yes, this piece of information [about forthcoming strikes] was furnished," the Kremlin’s representative said, adding that US strikes on Syria impair fight against terrorism.

"As for the changes in geopolitical situation after these attacks, let's watch the situation develop together. So far, one can definitively say that that the strikes impaired the fight against terrorism," Kremlin spokesman said.

Moscow views US missile strikes on an air base in Syria as an act of aggression against its ally, Peskov stressed.

Asked at a news conference whether the US attack was viewed by the Kremlin as an act of aggression against Russia’s ally, Peskov said "Definitely."

"Since we are rendering assistance to the Syrian military in line with the relevant request from the Syrian authorities, we view Syria as our ally," Peskov statted.
[tass.com]
 7/4/17
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